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The fame, the glory, a chance to be near Ryan Seacrest: open-call auditions for the 11th season of the Fox hit “American Idol” are coming to Portland for the first time Saturday, July 2.

“American Idol” auditions hit Portland July 2

The fame, the glory, a chance to be near Ryan Seacrest: open-call auditions for the 11th season of the Fox hit “American Idol” are coming to Portland for the first time Saturday, July 2. Pre-registration begins next Thursday, June 30, at the Rose Garden and will continue through July 1.

Once auditioners receive their coveted wristbands at registration, they’ll be asked to line up at the stadium on the morning of July 2 to await tryouts.